Unranked SMU pulled off a stunning upset against No. 2 Nebraska on Tuesday night, sweeping the Huskers 25-23, 25-21, 25-18 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 6,773 at Moody Coliseum. The victory marked Nebraska’s first loss of the season and their first defeat against an unranked team since 2017.
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The Mustangs dominated from the service line, notching seven aces compared to Nebraska’s lone ace. Senior opposite hitter Naya Shime was instrumental in SMU’s victory, contributing nine kills and five blocks. Middle blocker Nnedi Okammo added a towering presence at the net, recording nine blocks to stifle the Huskers’ offense.
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Despite Nebraska leading 21-16 in the first set, SMU mounted a fierce comeback, winning nine of the next 11 points to take the set 25-23. The Huskers struggled to regain momentum for the remainder of the match, hitting just .171 as a team while committing 11 service errors.
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SMU closed out the match with a 12-4 run in the third set, securing their first sweep of the season and a landmark win in their debut season as members of the ACC. Nebraska, now 3-1, will look to bounce back against The Citadel on Thursday while SMU hosts Milwaukee on Thursday.
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